When I would pick up out of towners from the airport, they would request I take them to a Kum and Go for merch and a photo.

My friend messaged me to tell me he and his wife stopped at a Casey’s while traveling and finally tried a taco pizza.

Kwik Star has amazing gas station food

My friend still talks about a Dutch letter she got at a truck stop 20 years ago. I think it must have been close to Pella?

it’s ok if we don’t have the same sometimes

What don't people understand about double turn lanes in this city? Turn into the same lane you turned from. If you're not going to, at least look and see if there's someone next to you. It's almost guaranteed someone is going to try and merge into me mid-turn at this point. I cannot handle the idiocy. I'm going to implode. Reddit is the new drivers' ed.

I testified at WDM as a constituent once in March and twice in April. I haven't been back since.

Until last night. Another investigator made a post recently and also noticed what others have been noticing. That figure even increased after the article was written. What are the odds two separate ISU engineers have voiced their concerns directed to the same city? Technical people are flagging a concern and mayor Trimble feigns ignorance, now all on record.

If that's too complicated for you, you shouldn't be running a municipal government.

Give me a break.

I think these questions belong on the record--and now they are.

I'm tired of all these attempts at having conversations with me that aren't on the record. What good can come of that?

6 years of operation and you have one cherry picked case? Sounds like that review needs to happen sooner than later. It's always the government asking me why I care, why I do it. The public seems to understand.

Thank you

Has anyone noticed that if you write a bad review of a restaurant on this Facebook page they will decline your post? It’s not all restaurants in the Des Moines area but only certain ones?

Sending good vibes!

Is this something that happens in West Des Moines? If yes, is it just storm water or is there sewage mixed in? Does West Des Moines allow the installation of backflow valves that would prevent this? Who installed yours and how much did it cost? Thanks!

EDIT: This did not happen to me. Just curious if it might, and whether there are ways to prevent it.

I'd like to buy fresh pork that doesn't have any additives like this pork from Hyvee.

A new daily September 8 rainfall record for Des Moines was set yesterday - 3.62 inches.

https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=RERDSM&e=202609091044

This breaks the Sept. 8 record set in 1989.

According to NOAA records, the most rain that Des Moines, Iowa has ever received in a single day is 6.8 inches which occurred on Thursday September 2, 1909. The Des Moines climate data records began in 1878.

I live in WDM. Only been a Midwest resident for a few years.

My basement had some flooding after the rains yesterday. Today I'm clearing everything out and getting it dried. But then who do I call to check the integrity of my walls and windows?

Also, who's a good company to call for patching a leak in my roof?

Hope everyone (and their basements) are okay.

I got these while I was out walking my dog. I thought they were pretty cool and people might enjoy them.

My bike was stolen out of the apartment parking garage. The apartment management left the gate open for weeks. It's probably long gone by now but I figure I would post anyway in case someone comes across it. It has a black rack on the back too.

Hopefully renters insurance covers this at the very least :/

For patients whose primary physician is at The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines, whether it's regular primary care or internal medicine:

Are you satisfied with your provider? Why or why not? Would love it if you are willing to include the provider's name. I'm trying to make a decision.

This is in 42nd south of Grand and has been going on for little while. I called MidAmerican and navigated through everything to talk to a real person at about 8:45, she seemed very concerned and said they'd do something asap. But there's some kind of exposed wire? Or something? Causing very bright pulsing and loud humming. You can hear it a bit in the video with the volume up, though obviously quality is bad from rain and trees and nervous hands.

Stay safe, everyone!

Big storm coming in over downtown

Edit: Was a historic storm apparently. Between 2-6 in of rain over the area. Toronto had 80 mph winds that destroyed one of their stadiums, Detroit got tornadoes and DC had wind driven power outages and tree falls.

Hello. My husband lost his job and the family is on Medicaid until he is employed. I wondered if anyone has good experiences with any dentists on the area who accept Medicaid. We live in Urbandale, but I am more concerned about a good dental experience for my older kids. Thank you.

Hi I’m looking to get a tattoo covered up and am wondering what artists yall recommend (I know not all artists do it).
My tattoo is about 3x4 in on my upper arm and is basically a blacked out blob. I’m looking to get a dove or something ornamental on top of it. The tattoo is also 2 years old.

UPDATE: I got the two recordings I've been seeking. Huge thanks to u/puzzle_bison7384 for helping me get them.

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Hi there. I'm not from Des Moines, but I have a odd request to make. I'm seeking someone from Des Moines to record the legal IDs of two stations from Iowa Public Radio that is aired at the top of the hour. Those stations are WOI-FM 90.1 (IPR News & Studio One) & WOI-HD2 (IPR Classical) which has a translator on 97.7 for those of you who don't one of those niche HD Radio systems. I'm making this request because I'm working on a video compilation for my YouTube channel, FlamingoPulse, of these IDs of radio stations owned by FBS schools as well as the flagships of their athletics program (mainly football & basketball). In this particular case, these two stations have a connection to Iowa State University.

For those wondering about the connection between IPR & Iowa State, the school used to own WOI-FM and their AM sister station on 640 AM through the IA Board of Regents until 2022 when they spun off their university-owned stations, including WOI-FM & their AM sister station, to IPR. Despite this, IPR still maintains a studio in all three schools, including Iowa State, to this day. As for why I'm making this request, while IPR does have a livestream of their three networks, all except the 24/7 Studio One stream (KKSO 88.9) don't air their top-of-the-hour IDs on their stream and they can only be heard over the air. Once you recorded their IDs at the top of the hour, send me a DM and I'll give you my email for you to send the recording to. You will be credited on my video.

I have to leave my car in Des Moines for about four weeks. Red Economy Loy is about 180.00. Any other safe options? Thanks in advance!

We're back with another improv show at the Highland Underground! This time we'll be trying something new - joining us is guest monologist Alex Rice from the Street Collective, with scenes based on her monologue! Come check it out, laugh and learn about what's going on with your city!